It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Jackson-Reed had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over the Banneker Bulldogs. The result was nothing new for Jackson-Reed, who have now won eight games by seven runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Meghan Thompson, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Alex Nehrer was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Jackson-Reed's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-6. As for Banneker, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-3.
Jackson-Reed will head out on the road to face off against Georgetown Visitation Prep at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Georgetown Visitation Prep will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Jackson-Reed surely won't give up without a fight. Banneker does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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